Religion calendar: 01-18-2014

Monday

Watoto Children's Choir will perform "Beautiful Africa: A New Generation" at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the First Christian Church of Victorville.

The choir presents a message of hope, inspiration and life-transforming stories through music, dance and audiovisual effects. There is no admission charge, but a love offering will be accepted to support Watoto Child Care Ministries. Watoto provides physical care, medical intervention, education, counseling and spiritual discipleship for orphaned children and women in Africa.

First Christian Church is at 17746 George Blvd. in Victorville. For more information, call FCC at 760-246-4100.

Attend annual prayer breakfast

Emmanual Temple CME Lay Council will hold its 26th annual prayer breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn Victorville conference center, 12603 Mariposa Road in Victorville. For more information, call 760-245-4973.

Share experiences in grief

If you have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, come meet with others who share your pain and are also trying to heal.

Victor Valley Church of Christ offers Grief Share, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. Classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. The sessions will be facilitated by Cal Yingling, who has more than four years experience as a chaplain and in bereavement services with the Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties assisting hospice patients and their caregivers and family members in providing spiritual, grief and loss support.

Classes are free other than $15 to purchase a workbook. The church is at 13150 Sycamore St. in Victorville and classes will be held in the church's fireside room.

For more information, call 760-949-3386.

Women's Bible study is ongoing

Evergreen Lutheran Church hosts a weekly Bible study for all interested women in the community. The major stories of the Bible will be read and discussed.

Light refreshments will be available. The church is at 9526 Vinton Road in Phelan. For more information, call Joanie at 760-985-2843.

Play bingo this Sunday

Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Adelanto is offering bingo on Sundays. There is a progressive jackpot with early birds starting at 4 p.m. and pack at 5 p.m. There is a snack bar; coffee is free. The church is at 17900 Jonathan Street. For more information, call Shirley at 760-221-1109 or Cruz at 760-912-9833.

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